KNOWING YOU’RE LEAVING

by VIKASH PRADHAN

FROM ISSUE # 81 (September 2002) | IN THIS ISSUE
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I have no cures to what ails you
being mortal, I am vulnerable as you are
your problems run deep, the troubles go far.
I am no healer nor a solution
my shoulders aren't steady enough to lean on,
doubts cast a shadow on my words of assurance.
I am past, just a lingering presence,
the us fallen apart, we beyond repair.
Take my hand yet, trust me
I never let you down and I will not still.
Can't promise you the moon
a fresh start I could give you though,
a new beginning, a different quest.

That night I saw the Light approaching
"Take me with you", I cried out loud.
But it faded away, left me wondering,
How long do I have to live this pain?

No one answered so I kept on searching,
Wandered unused alleys and deserted streets,
Down dusty roads and through dark valleys,
The answer had to be there somewhere.

Sometimes I sit and try to travel back
To the days when she was by my side,
Surprisingly, I cannot recall anything,
After all, life started after I got stranded.

Years passed by and I'm still looking
The darkness doesn't concern me anymore,
Loneliness? Well I've learnt to love it,
My only friend when the day is over.